North America
MLB close to deal for Red Sox-Yankees series in London
Major League Baseball (MLB) is closing in on a deal to stage a two-game regular season series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium next year, according to multiple reports.
Saudi Arabia closing in on Endeavor investment deal
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is set to seal a deal to acquire a minority stake in Endeavor, the parent company of the WME talent agency and IMG, one of the most influential agencies in the sports industry, according to multiple reports.
PGA Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia strengthen ties
The PGA Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia golf organisations have signed a cooperation agreement that will seek to develop the sport both in the Australasian region and worldwide.
Calgary backtracks on Olympic bid report
The City of Calgary has moved to clarify the funding situation surrounding its proposed bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games after a report stating that the project had received federal and state financial backing was wrongly posted on its website.
World Men’s Curling Championship heads to Lethbridge in 2019
The World Curling Federation (WCF) has awarded its 2019 World Men’s Championship to the Canadian city of Lethbridge.
Nike revamps senior management as Edwards departs
US sportswear company Nike has detailed a reshuffling of its senior management, with Mark Parker committed to remain as chairman, president and chief executive beyond 2020 as the departure of Trevor Edwards, Nike Brand president, was announced.
United 2026 details final line-up for World Cup bid
The United 2026 bid for the Fifa World Cup has cut a further nine cities from its proposed vision for the national team football tournament, stating that it is confident its plan will lead to record attendance and revenue levels for the event.
US Digest | Seattle NHL bid gains $100m and another Leiweke
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Seattle NHL bid gains $100m and another Leiweke; MLB takes big swing with exclusive Facebook deal; and New York Cosmos count the cost of NASL demise
LPGA revives season-opening Tournament of Champions event
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced that the Tournament of Champions will return as the season-opening event of its LPGA Tour schedule in 2019.
Vancouver, Chicago exit United 2026 bid citing cost concerns
Vancouver and Chicago have removed themselves from consideration as potential host cities for the 2026 Fifa World Cup amid concern over the financial burden of such a role.
Cosmos owner counts cost of NASL demise, slams USSF
NASL club New York Cosmos will get nothing from airline Emirates – its biggest sponsor – after the 2018 league was cancelled, owner Rocco Commisso has told SportBusiness International.
NFL promotes Turcke to chief operating officer
The NFL American football league has promoted Maryann Turcke, currently its president of digital media and NFL Network, to the position of chief operating officer.
MLB unveils plans for inaugural FoodFest
North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) has revealed plans to stage its first ever food festival next month as it seeks to showcase the various tasty treats made famous by its teams.
MLS, Liga MX join forces to launch new competition
North America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican club football, have revealed details of a long-term collaboration that will include launching a new, annual competition featuring teams from both leagues.
Canadian government endorses United 2026 World Cup bid
The Canadian government has agreed in principle to support the country’s joint bid for the 2026 Fifa World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico.
Silver Lake invests in US sports facilities firm
US entertainment and sports facilities company Oak View Group (OVG), the entity behind the drive to bring an NHL ice hockey team to Seattle, has secured substantial investment from private equity firm Silver Lake.
NHL launches esports competition
North American ice hockey league the NHL has become the latest major sports organisation to embrace esports by launching an official tournament.
Boston E party | Why the Kraft Group invested in Overwatch
Kraft Sports and Entertainment CMO Jennifer Ferron sat down with SportBusiness International at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, to explain why the Kraft Group got involved in the Overwatch League and what it is looking to gain from the investment.